The latest theme park attendance figures reveal that while Disney still dominates, its main U.S. competitor, Universal Parks and Resorts, is also on a healthy growth path fueled by the popularity of Harry Potter and efforts to transform Universal Orlando…
Playa Hotels & Resorts has added five all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica to its portfolio with the completion of a $300 million deal.The portfolio includes the Hilton Rose Hall, Jewel Runaway Bay, Jewel Dunn’s River, Jewel Paradise Cove and Jewel Grande…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of its spin-off from Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, which has been renamed Wyndham Destinations.Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchisor and a leading provider of hotel management services, with a…
The National Park Service will begin charging higher entrance fees at some national parks on June 1, as part of an effort to raise more money to pay for park maintenance.The charge for most seven-day vehicle passes will be increased…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The two largest resort operators in Las Vegas would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike, a possibility starting Friday, the union representing thousands of casino workers…
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s antitrust agency has decided against opening proceedings against Lufthansa over steep price increases following the bankruptcy of former rival Air Berlin last year.Air Berlin, which was once Germany’s second-biggest airline, ended operations in October. That left…
HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has had it all over the past three weeks: molten rock shooting toward the sky, lava oozing from the ground and ash clouds rising miles into the air.You can also add…
The average annual expenditure of luxury travelers varies from 3,400 euros to 6,200 euros, highlighting New York and Barcelona as their preferred destinations. The luxury travelers segment also has a very pronounced environmental awareness. These are some of the conclusions…
Hyatt Hotels has entered into a franchise agreement with both Henderson Park and Hines for the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Greece, Grand Hyatt Athens.The opening is expected in quarter three of 2018.The hotel will be managed by Kokari and…
Packagers specializing in Hawaii say some clients have canceled their Hawaii trips due to the ongoing eruption of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island.Classic Vacations said the volcano has impacted bookings to all of the Hawaiian Islands and that…
